Honors & Awards
Mark Paulda Achievements
Awards and Honors:
National Geographic: World in Focus
Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Semi-finalist
Grammy Awards: Finalist (Album Packaging/Art)
Travel Photographer of the Year: Commended
Photographer to First Lady Laura Bush
International Master’s Cup for Color Photography: Honor of Distinction
Venice International Photography : Honor of Distinction
London Photographic Society: Honor of Distinction
Pilsner Urquell International Photography Awards: Honor of Distinction
Black and White Spider Photography Awards: Honor of Distinction
World’s Top 100 Photographers : Light & Composition Magazine
Exhibitions:
International Exhibition of Fine Art Photography: Center for Fine Art Photography, NYC
Fine Art of Photography Exhibition: Denver
Artists Showcase: Center for Fine Art Photography, Colorado
Eyes on Bhutan Exhibit: Centennial Museum, University of Texas, El Paso
Walter Mill Gallery Exhibit: Southampton, NY
London Photography Association
London Photography Festival
London Photo Gallery
The Bridge at London Bridge
El Paso Museum of Art
Hal Marcus Gallery: El Paso, Texas
Books :
“Celebrating El Paso”: TCU Press
“El Paso 120”: TCU Press
“Bhutan of the Border”: Texas Western Press
“A Warm El Paso Welcome” : Commissioned for Laura Bush
“El Paso Welcomes Minister Sun Jiazheng” : Commissioned for Chinese Minister of Culture Sun Jiazheng
“London Reflections”: Ollie Media
“Sí El Paso” (2019): TCU Press
Collaborative Books:
“Mountain”: Rizolli Publishing (NYC/London)
“London Walks”: Virgin Media
“Reflections of Lake Lenore”: Western Reflections Publishing
“The Gentleman Wayfarer Journal” series: Ollie Media
Photography Commercial Placements:
MTV
Time Magazine
House Beautiful
Travel & Leisure
Billboard Magazine
ABC ( Australian Broadcasting Corp.)
Digital Photography Magazine
Conde Nast Traveler
Lonely Planet
ISO 1200 Magazine
San Antonio Express-News
The Guardian
Metro News (London)
The Art Sprinter
Brides Magazine
Groupon Merchandising (France)
HuffPost (Italy)
Welt (Germany)
Projects Around The World:
“Journey of the Berbers in Morocco”: Sept./Oct. 2013
Mark followed a nomadic Berber tribe as they made their seasonal 120 mile trek from the High Atlas Mountains into the Sahara Desert capturing their unique story with still photography, and motion video. Given unique insider access to one of the last nomadic Berber tribes, a photographic book, exhibition, and a short documentary film will result.
“Bhutan Through Bhutanese Eyes”: June/July 2015
After teaching a select group of Bhutanese natives the art of photography, their images were displayed throughout the world in exhibitions.
“Bali Through Balinese Eyes”: 2015-present
One on one photography mentorship program with Gede Arya Danu Palguna of Penempaham Village, Bali. Mark taught the art of photography to Gede, provided the necessary equipment, and continues to provide guidance, assisting in Gede’s goal to help preserve Balinese culture and tell the genuine story of Bali, both in Indonesia and around the world. Gede’s photographs have been featured on several Balinese magazine covers, have been in exhibitions, and his videos have now become the official videos for and are used extensively by the Indonesian Consulate.
Movies:
“Restless Spirit”: 2021 (post-production)
A full feature documentary about the pursuit of dreams of creative artists (musicians and photographers) from around the world; focusing on the passion of their work, the obstacles they’ve had to endure and overcome, their giving back and helping others, and their unique vision.